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Ban on Burmese Rubies to be lifted

Ban on Burmese Rubies to be lifted

President Obama's recent visit to Myanmar resulted in talks to lift financial and trade sanctions against the country. This is big news for the jewelry industry due to the long standing ban against...
Aquamarine Ring Wins 2016 Spectrum Award

Aquamarine Ring Wins 2016 Spectrum Award

We are very excited to announce that Dennis has won a 2016 Spectrum Award for his new Aquamarine ring
Platinum Moonstone Earrings

Platinum Moonstone Earrings

One of the more technically challenging projects, these new platinum moonstone earrings are quite the showpiece. The inspiration for these earrings began with the main gemstones involved – watery b...
Saratoga Springs Best Jewelry Store

Saratoga Springs Best Jewelry Store

deJonghe Jewelry is proud to be voted Saratoga Springs Best Jewelry Store in two local publications' readers' choice awards
Spinel joins Peridot as the August Birthstone

Spinel Added as August Birthstone

The beautiful gemstone Spinel has been added as an additional birthstone for August, joining Peridot. The announcement was made by Jewelers of America and the American Gem Trade Association.
SPAC Pendant to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

deJonghe Jewelry Creates SPAC Pendant to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

deJonghe Original Jewelry has created a special edition SPAC pendant to benefit SPAC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. It is also available as a charm. Twenty-five percent of all sales will be donate...
deJonghe Jewelry donates $5000 to Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation

deJonghe Jewelry donates $5000 to Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation

As a result of our 2015 Spirit of Life campaign, we are donating $5,000 from our Spirit of Life jewelry sales to the fund established by The Adirondack Trust Co. Our donation will fund future maint...
DJSOLNPC02 Spirit Of Life Pendant

deJonghe Donating Sales of Spirit of Life Jewelry to Preservation Foundation

Earlier this year we created a new pendant to celebrate the restoration of the Spirit of Life. In addition we are donating 50% of all spirit of life jewelry sales for the remainder of 2015.
IND0971 Baroque Freshwater Pearl Ring

Large Baroque Pearl Ring a Finalist at 2016 NICHE Awards

We are excited to announce Dennis deJonghe's large baroque pearl ring has been picked as a finalist for the 2016 Niche Awards.
IND0982 Men's Rough Diamond Ring

A look into our Men's Jewelry Collection

Our Saratoga men’s jewelry collection has been developed greatly this year with a lot of emphasis placed on unique designs for the fashion-forward gentleman.
Thank you for a great 2015 Summer Season

2015 Summer Season

deJonghe Original Jewelry thanks you for a great 2015 Summer Season in Saratoga Springs, NY!
deJonghe Jewelry Donates to the 2015 Saratoga Hospital Gala

deJonghe Jewelry Donates to the 2015 Saratoga Hospital Gala

Thank you for all of the support at this year's Saratoga Hospital Gala which raised over $380,000! We are strong supporters of the gala and donate a special piece to the cause every year.
deJonghe Jewelry Donates to the Spirit of Life Restoration

deJonghe Jewelry Donates to the Spirit of Life Restoration

Jewelry designer and craftsman Dennis deJonghe, of deJonghe Original Jewelry, in Saratoga Springs, has collaborated with his son Evan to create a new Spirit of Life pendant.
Evan's Proposal on the Charles River

Evan's Proposal

It was mid-June when Evan told Mara they were going for a row on the Charles River in Boston. Mara is from Boston and grew up rowing on the Charles, so it holds a special place in her heart. On thi...

deJonghe Original Jewelry History

Dennis deJonghe tells the story of deJonghe Jewelry history...

deJonghe Storefront Renovation 2014

There has been a lot of buzz on what is happening at deJonghe's jewelry shop on Broadway. The boarded-up storefront on the corner of Broadway and Lake Avenue has been getting people’s attention. ...

Handmade Jewelry

Unique designs, precious gemstones, and handmade jewelry. deJonghe Jewelry uses gold and platinum to create jewelry ranging from simple pendants to one of a kind diamond engagement rings.

The Proposal

A story of a father, his craft, and a ring for his daughter.
Black Jade Earrings

Lapis Lazuli Earrings

Dennis recently created a new style of earrings to fit specially cut "bullet" stones. Two new pair were created - one pair of Lapis Lazuli earrings set in 18k yellow gold and a pair of black jade s...

Evan deJonghe Joins His Father at deJonghe Jewelers

Earlier this month, deJonghe Original Jewelry, located in downtown Saratoga Springs, welcomed Evan deJonghe (son of owners Dennis and Peg deJonghe) as a full time employee of the business. After ea...
Tanzanite Pendant

Tanzanite Pendant

Looking for something bold? Here's a combination of rough crystals with finely cut gems, palladium metal with 18k yellow gold, and a variety of colors that is sure to grab your attention. This roug...